Respiratory Therapist RRT Full-Time Nights

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center; Hartsville (SC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville, SC seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to deliver advanced respiratory care for patients across the lifespan. You will manage ventilator settings, perform diagnostics, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

The role requires proficiency with EMR documentation, the ability to work under pressure, and leadership in staff orientation and training.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical knowledge of respiratory pathophysiology, equipment, and treatment protocols.
• Excellent assessment, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Able to lift and transport up to 50 lbs and work prolonged shifts.
• Demonstrates leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages ventilator settings based on patient condition and physician direction.
• Performs arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, EKG interpretation, and bronchoscopy support.
• Assists with rapid response and code blue interventions.
• Provides age-specific therapy to neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Educates patients and staff regarding respiratory treatments and equipment.
• Maintains documentation of assessments, therapies, and outcomes in EMR.

Skills

Respiratory care

Ventilator management

Emergency response

Patient assessment

EMR documentation

Leadership

Job description

Description

Join Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, a 116-bed community hospital located in Hartsville, SC, that has been recently honored with ScionHealth's Platinum Award, eight consecutive "A" safety grades from Leapfrog, Top General Hospital honors from Leapfrog, and recognition as a Great Community Hospital by Becker's Hospital Review. The hospital delivers excellence across the continuum of services, and holds numerous accreditations and certifications in areas that include chest pain, stroke and heart failure, hip and knee replacement, sepsis, and more. Come grow your career at Carolina Pines, where innovation, safety, and community are core to everything we do.

Job Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) delivers advanced respiratory care for patients across the lifespan with both acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions. The RRT performs critical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, manages mechanical ventilation, and provides emergency respiratory support. The RRT functions as a clinical expert and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Independently manages ventilator settings based on patient condition, blood gases, and physician direction.
• Performs advanced diagnostics such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, EKG interpretation, and bronchoscopy support.
• Assists with rapid response and code blue interventions.
• Provides age-specific therapy to neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Educates patients and staff regarding respiratory treatments, equipment, and disease management.
• Leads or assists in staff orientation, training, and competency evaluations.
• Maintains documentation of all assessments, therapies, and outcomes in a timely manner.
• Ensures proper disinfection, maintenance, and operation of all respiratory equipment.
• Participates in quality improvement and performance monitoring initiatives.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Advanced clinical knowledge of respiratory pathophysiology, equipment, and treatment protocols.
• Excellent assessment, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Able to function effectively under pressure and during emergencies.
• Proficient with electronic medical record systems and documentation.
• Able to lift and transport up to 50 lbs and work prolonged shifts.
• Demonstrates leadership and mentoring skills.